How To Fix WS292 - Document category was not transferred (internal error)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 292

• Message text: Document category was not transferred (internal error)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS292 - Document category was not transferred (internal error) ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WS292 - Document category was not transferred (internal error)
  
  Cause:
  The error WS292 typically occurs during the transfer of accounting documents from the Financial Accounting (FI) module to the Controlling (CO) module. It indicates that the document category (a classification of the document type) could not be transferred properly due to an internal inconsistency or configuration issue.
  Common causes include:
  
  Incorrect or missing configuration in the document type or document category settings.
  Inconsistent or missing assignment between FI document types and CO document categories.
  Customizing errors in the integration settings between FI and CO.
  Authorization issues or missing master data that prevent the transfer.
  Technical issues such as buffer inconsistencies or program errors during the transfer process.
  
  
  Explanation:
  In SAP, when an FI document is posted, relevant data is transferred to CO for cost accounting purposes. Each FI document type is linked to a CO document category that controls how the document is processed in CO. If this linkage is missing or incorrect, the system cannot determine the document category, resulting in the WS292 error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Type and Document Category Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SPRO ? Financial Accounting ? Financial Accounting Global Settings ? Document ? Document Types.
  Verify that the FI document type used in the posting is correctly assigned to a CO document category.
  Use transaction OKB9 or OKB6 (depending on SAP version) to check the assignment of FI document types to CO document categories.
  
  
  
  Verify Integration Settings:
  
  Check the integration settings between FI and CO to ensure that the document category is properly maintained.
  Use transaction KOT2 to check the document category settings in CO.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data and Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that all required master data (cost centers, internal orders, etc.) are correctly maintained.
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to post documents and transfer data to CO.
  
  
  
  Re-run or Debug the Transfer:
  
  If the error occurs during a batch job or program, try to re-run the posting or transfer.
  Use transaction KSB1 or KOB1 to check CO documents.
  If necessary, debug the program to identify where the internal error occurs.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes using the error message WS292.
  Common SAP Notes may provide patches or corrections for known bugs.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FB01 / FB50 – FI document posting
  KOT2 – Maintain document categories in CO
  OKB9 / OKB6 – Assign FI document types to CO document categories
  KSB1 / KOB1 – Display CO line items
  
  
  
  SAP Modules Involved:
  
  FI (Financial Accounting)
  CO (Controlling)
  
  
  
  Typical Scenario:
  
  Posting an FI document that should create a corresponding CO document.
  The system fails to find or transfer the document category, causing WS292.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The WS292 error is caused by missing or incorrect configuration of the document category assignment between FI and CO. To resolve it, verify and correct the document type to document category mapping, check integration settings, ensure master data and authorizations are correct, and consult SAP Notes if necessary.